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>> don, our platform which was adopted on tuesday is strongly pro-israel and 100% pro-israel. more hard line on preventing iran from achieving a nuclear weapon than the represent perform. our platform said the president is -- to prevent iran from achieving a nuclear weapon. the republican platform on that subject says all options are on the table. we already had a strong pro-israel platform. we wanted to make sure and president obama wanted to make sure the platform reflected his personal review of jerusalem being the capital of israel and remain the capital of israel and my personal view as well and the platform was amended to do that. in fact, when we went through the platform -- >> isn't that language in the platform before? >> it was the language on jerusalem was in the platform in 2008 and president -- and that reflected president obama's personal view and when he realized it had been omitted he insisted it be reinserted. in fact, there was never any process that -- >> with the platform from 2008 and now side-by-side and no one looks at that and goes, wait a minute. come
>> don, our platform which was adopted on tuesday is strongly pro-israel and 100% pro-israel. more hard line on preventing iran from achieving a nuclear weapon than the represent perform. our platform said the president is -- to prevent iran from achieving a nuclear weapon. the republican platform on that subject says all options are on the table. we already had a strong pro-israel platform. we wanted to make sure and president obama wanted to make sure the platform reflected his personal...
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he really, really made a push to show that he stands behind israel and would stand behind israel if it decided to attack iran because of iran's perceived quest for nuclear weapons. so a very strong statement there, both tying himself to iran and really damning iran and how -- sorry, tying itself to israel and damning iran for what he believes is its perseverance in trying to get nuclear weapons. he's trying to appeal to the jewish vote and hopes to perhaps get some of those voters to come over and vote for him especially in the swing states such as florida. but he says something that's certainly angered palestinians here. because in the beginning of his speech, he said that he was very happy and moved to be in jerusalem, the capital of israel. why is that significant? well, since 1967, no u.s. sitting president has recognized jerusalem as israel's capital, because of a dispute over east jerusalem in the 1967 war. palestinians believe jerusalem should be their capital in a two-state solution. rob? >> sara seidner live for us in jerusalem, thank you, sara. >>> reaction to romney's remark
he really, really made a push to show that he stands behind israel and would stand behind israel if it decided to attack iran because of iran's perceived quest for nuclear weapons. so a very strong statement there, both tying himself to iran and really damning iran and how -- sorry, tying itself to israel and damning iran for what he believes is its perseverance in trying to get nuclear weapons. he's trying to appeal to the jewish vote and hopes to perhaps get some of those voters to come over...
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it's a very active day here in israel. they were saying there was about 120 rockets fired out from gaza into israeli territory today, and from what we could see, there were air sirens going off almost the entire time. gary? >> people who live in the gaza strip are used to a threat of attacks. there's been at least 750 of them from january until last week, according to the israeli government. but now there is a constant threat of rocket attacks and lots of attacks are coming. how are the people there coping with that? >> reporter: well, it's very difficult. you're absolutely right, the people here have sort of an eerie routine, if you will. they take these sirens very seriously. they do seek shelter every time they hear them, and right now it's an especially bad situation. people are really suffering from this. on the one hand, you have the psychological level where you're trying to travel through your town, trying to go through your day, but you're constantly waiting for the sirens to go off again. it is something that tra
it's a very active day here in israel. they were saying there was about 120 rockets fired out from gaza into israeli territory today, and from what we could see, there were air sirens going off almost the entire time. gary? >> people who live in the gaza strip are used to a threat of attacks. there's been at least 750 of them from january until last week, according to the israeli government. but now there is a constant threat of rocket attacks and lots of attacks are coming. how are the...
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he sent a stern warning today to israel threatening major retaliation if israel makes a move on lebanon. hezbollah is not involved in the renewed hostilities but they have fought with israel in the past. tensions their shared border really has never gone away. >>> at least 117 people are dead after a massive fire at a clothing factory in bangladesh. it happened outside the capital city of dhaka. you can see every window is lit with flames. some workers tried to escape out the windows. there were about 2,000 workers, mostly women, in that factory and they expect, unfortunately, the death toll to rise. >>> well, they took a week off for thanksgiving, but congress gets back to work starting tomorrow. time is short, but they have a lot on their agenda. the senate returns tomorrow, the house officially goes back into session on tuesday. the so-called fiscal cliff is the biggest item that is sitting on the congressional agenda. if president obama and congress don't reach some sort of deal, huge tax increases and spending cuts would automatically kick in january 1. todayself republica selveral
he sent a stern warning today to israel threatening major retaliation if israel makes a move on lebanon. hezbollah is not involved in the renewed hostilities but they have fought with israel in the past. tensions their shared border really has never gone away. >>> at least 117 people are dead after a massive fire at a clothing factory in bangladesh. it happened outside the capital city of dhaka. you can see every window is lit with flames. some workers tried to escape out the windows....
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of israel's nuclear program. and they're asking the same question that the leader of iran just said at the lectern at the u.n., is there a double standard? he actually used the word double standard in front of the global community. let's consider the facts here. israel has long refused to confirm or deny that it actually has nuclear weapons although independent experts agree it does, indeed, have an arsenal. israel has refused to sign a nuclear nonproliferation treaty. iran has signed it, but critics say violate it all the time. israel has never allowed the atomic agency to inspect it. they have inspected iranian's sites. again, they say loads and loads of infractions. sarah sidner joining us live from jerusalem. as we watch what's going on in the global stage in new york at the u.n., you know, there are a lot of nations, not just iran, a lot of arab nations, a lot of muslim nations that are very critical of what they say is the double standard when they say what comes to nuclear weapons and israel. how does prim
of israel's nuclear program. and they're asking the same question that the leader of iran just said at the lectern at the u.n., is there a double standard? he actually used the word double standard in front of the global community. let's consider the facts here. israel has long refused to confirm or deny that it actually has nuclear weapons although independent experts agree it does, indeed, have an arsenal. israel has refused to sign a nuclear nonproliferation treaty. iran has signed it, but...
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and if israel is attacked, america will stand with israel. i have made that clear throughout my presidency. >> so you are saying, we have already made that declaration? >> i will stand with israel if they are attacked. and this is the reason why, working with israel, we have created the strongest military and intelligence cooperation between our two countries in history. in fact, this week we will be carrying out the largest military exercise with israel in history, this very week. but, to the issue of iran, as long as i'm president of the united states, iran will not get a nuclear weapon. i made that clear when i came into office. we then organized the strongest coalition and the strongest sanctions against iran in history. and it is crippling their economy. their currency has dropped 80%. their oil production has plunged to the lowest level since they were fighting a war with iraq 20 years ago. so their economy is in a shambles. the reason we did this is because a nuclear iran is a threat to our national security, and it is a threat to isra
and if israel is attacked, america will stand with israel. i have made that clear throughout my presidency. >> so you are saying, we have already made that declaration? >> i will stand with israel if they are attacked. and this is the reason why, working with israel, we have created the strongest military and intelligence cooperation between our two countries in history. in fact, this week we will be carrying out the largest military exercise with israel in history, this very week....
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on the contrary, i see the state of israel owing me. >> this year israel's supreme court declared unconstitutional a law that exempts ultra orthodox jews from the military service and in so doing brought on calls by some politicians to get rid of a policy that exempts arabs as well. the fight by the ultra orthodox to avoid the draft as they continue to study the jewish holy book the torah has threatened to tear the country apart, because they have complained that they are shouldering the entire responsibility of the state while the ultra orthodox are allowed the study and live off of the state subsidies. for the majority of israelis when they turn 18, the men are required to enlist for three years and women for two. >> i think that what they do is an incredible thing, but at the same time i am also in the belief that the torah and what the people do is super important element to the safety of the country. >> reporter: many of the citizens have their own reasons not to serve. some have protested through the arts and saying that it is a tool that they use to further erode to identities as palestinia
on the contrary, i see the state of israel owing me. >> this year israel's supreme court declared unconstitutional a law that exempts ultra orthodox jews from the military service and in so doing brought on calls by some politicians to get rid of a policy that exempts arabs as well. the fight by the ultra orthodox to avoid the draft as they continue to study the jewish holy book the torah has threatened to tear the country apart, because they have complained that they are shouldering the...
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throughout the morning we have watched live here on cnn hamas launched rockets into israel while israel continues its assault on hamas in gaza. with no cease-fire in sight, there are concerns israeli troops may soon enter gaza widening this conflict. we're going to talk about that with cnn's chief international correspondent christiane amanpour in jerusalem joining us now. while israelis seem to be very supportive of the air strike sos far, would the israeli people support their troops moving into gaza? >> reporter: well, interestingly a poll done by the newspaper, pretty much a liberal moderate newspaper, says that while something like 84% of israelis, and i must say everyone we talk to and all the politicians do support the current air offensive on gaza, that number drops sharply if they're talking about a ground war. that drops to about 30%. and i think, you know, that's something significant to consider. but more than that, i have spoken to israeli government officials who tell me today and wanted to manufactuemphasize to that israel is hoping that the diplomatic track proves succes
throughout the morning we have watched live here on cnn hamas launched rockets into israel while israel continues its assault on hamas in gaza. with no cease-fire in sight, there are concerns israeli troops may soon enter gaza widening this conflict. we're going to talk about that with cnn's chief international correspondent christiane amanpour in jerusalem joining us now. while israelis seem to be very supportive of the air strike sos far, would the israeli people support their troops moving...
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it's because israel cherishes life that israel cherishes peace and seeks peace. we seek to preserve our historic ties and our historic peace treaties with egypt and jordan. we seek to forge a durable peace with the palestinian. president abbas just spoke here. i say to him and i say to you we won't solve our conflict with libalist speeches at the u.n. weot solve it with unilateral declarations of statehood. we have to sit together, negotiate together and reac a demiritad palestinian hich a state recognizee one d only jish ste. israel wants to see a middle east of the three great religions that sprang forth from our region, judaism, christianity and islam, co-exist in peace and in mutual respect. yet the medieval forces of radical islam whom you just saw storming the american embassies throughout the middle east, while they oppose this, they seek supremacy overall muslims. they're bent on world conquest. they want to destroy israel, europe, america. they want to extinguish freedom. they want to end the modern world. now, militant islam has many branches. from the
it's because israel cherishes life that israel cherishes peace and seeks peace. we seek to preserve our historic ties and our historic peace treaties with egypt and jordan. we seek to forge a durable peace with the palestinian. president abbas just spoke here. i say to him and i say to you we won't solve our conflict with libalist speeches at the u.n. weot solve it with unilateral declarations of statehood. we have to sit together, negotiate together and reac a demiritad palestinian hich a...
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or align himself with the interests of israel? politically, this does not help him with the home constituency. >> and yes, there is a lot of domestic issues there, too, and the bedouins there would say for decades they have been marginalized by the government and ignored and they can't buy property in egypt and go past a certain rank if they join the military and it has left them alone out there in the sinai and they have surviveded by developing the smuggling routes and smuggling everything from guns to drugs to people across the gaza and the militancy there could lead to al qaeda appearing in the region. it is that serious. what do you think are the chances that morsi is going to be able to crackdown effectively in such a vast area, and he needs israel's cooperation, because the military is not meant to be in that part of town, are they? >> no. and they have not been. and what you said, this is the first time in 40 years since the yom kippur war that we have seen the military strikes in that part of egypt in the sinai. and you r
or align himself with the interests of israel? politically, this does not help him with the home constituency. >> and yes, there is a lot of domestic issues there, too, and the bedouins there would say for decades they have been marginalized by the government and ignored and they can't buy property in egypt and go past a certain rank if they join the military and it has left them alone out there in the sinai and they have surviveded by developing the smuggling routes and smuggling...
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>> i think a lot of it is the same in relation to israel. what you are faced with is a dangerous game of bluff and double bluff. the bluff being that netanyahu believes that iran is developing uranium with the purpose of developing a nuclear weapon. ahmadinejad says he is not. it really comes down to what you believe and who you believe. the language that both sides are using is very inflammatory. as i discovered ahmadinejad confirmed that if there are any attacks on israel and you can't rule it out given the language and they will defend themselves. the question for america is what does america do in that situation? >> i am glad you had an opportunity to ask him about the antiamerican reaction around the world to that anti-islam film. i was curious to find out if he had any desire to tempdown the violence and set the record straight. >> it was quite interesting. he first -- immediate reaction to it was that that video was deeply defensive and inflammatory. he did go on to say that we believe this should be resolved in a humane atmosphere an
>> i think a lot of it is the same in relation to israel. what you are faced with is a dangerous game of bluff and double bluff. the bluff being that netanyahu believes that iran is developing uranium with the purpose of developing a nuclear weapon. ahmadinejad says he is not. it really comes down to what you believe and who you believe. the language that both sides are using is very inflammatory. as i discovered ahmadinejad confirmed that if there are any attacks on israel and you can't...
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would do in israel struck iran. just this month iran started enriching uranium to 20% at the facility. if they enrich enough of it, a u.s. official says it would cross the israel's red line because it's an easy jump from there to 90% weapons grade. >> iran says the nuclear program is used only for research and for generating power. but independent u.s. experts estimate that iran has enough low enriched uranium for several nuclear weapons if it enriches it to weapons grade. tension in the middle east shows the new focus for the u.s. military that means some troops in other places like germany are ready to come home. americans are always ready to work hard for a better future. since ameriprise financial was founded back in 1894, they've been committed to putting clients first. helping generations through tough times. good times. never taking a bailout. there when you need them. helping millions of americans over the centuries. the strength of a global financial leader. the heart of a one-to-one relationship. together
would do in israel struck iran. just this month iran started enriching uranium to 20% at the facility. if they enrich enough of it, a u.s. official says it would cross the israel's red line because it's an easy jump from there to 90% weapons grade. >> iran says the nuclear program is used only for research and for generating power. but independent u.s. experts estimate that iran has enough low enriched uranium for several nuclear weapons if it enriches it to weapons grade. tension in the...
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israel complying? >> reporter: well, here's the thing. israel does not have to comply with the iaea because it has refused to sign the nonproliferation treaty and doesn't have to have inspectors in the country. there's one particular facility here that is widely believed to have created nuclear warheads way back in the 1980s when a nuclear technician exposed that place. he worked there. he took pictures, gave information to the "sunday times." they printed it and led analysts to believe there's 200 or so warheads created in the '80s but nuclear weapons is one thing. israel does not confirm nor deny whether or not it has nuclear weapon weaponry. it also does not threaten countries with annihilation and that's one thing we hear over and over and over again from its leaders. they say we do not confirm or deny the nuclear program and very clear to say we do not say we're going to annihilate another country. that we nothing will be left of another country if we're attacked. so they don't use that kind of a
israel complying? >> reporter: well, here's the thing. israel does not have to comply with the iaea because it has refused to sign the nonproliferation treaty and doesn't have to have inspectors in the country. there's one particular facility here that is widely believed to have created nuclear warheads way back in the 1980s when a nuclear technician exposed that place. he worked there. he took pictures, gave information to the "sunday times." they printed it and led analysts to...
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last friday jay carney said there's no difference of israel and the united states. with the red lines. u.s. and israel committed to preventing iran of achieving a nuclear weapon and president obama echoed the themes a couple of days ago. however, i don't think the white house and the u.s. wants to be pushed in to on such a high profile stage battered with making a public ultimatum of red lines to iran so the speech is out. used graphics. netanyahu, former ambassador. when you listen to dozens of speeches in the room, never hurts to have some props with you. they do it in congress a lot. >> i think for a lot of people perhaps it worked. one question is, as he was speaking there were some bursts of applause. i'm curious, were those assembly members? was that public audience? who would that have been? >> reporter: well, we're trying to figure out but i think the delegations, especially here israel and a little bit with the palestinians, brought in extra people with the delegations. they sat way in the back. they may have needed tickets for this and think israel may hav
last friday jay carney said there's no difference of israel and the united states. with the red lines. u.s. and israel committed to preventing iran of achieving a nuclear weapon and president obama echoed the themes a couple of days ago. however, i don't think the white house and the u.s. wants to be pushed in to on such a high profile stage battered with making a public ultimatum of red lines to iran so the speech is out. used graphics. netanyahu, former ambassador. when you listen to dozens...
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he asked israel to stand down. a lot of people didn't think that that was the correct thing to do since it is their national security. and then when the foreign policy adviser suggested that he would back an israeli strike, then mitt romney sort of backed away from that. so what are we really talking about here? are these just words? >> we're talking about no one wants a war and i think that is the responsible thing to do, continue to push towards peace. i don't think you can call a president who has a kill list as someone who looks away when it comes to foreign policy, when it comes to social security, when it comes to foreign relations and policy. he may not be exactly happy with the measure that he's taking, but to ignore iran is an inaccurate way to say how he's handling this. no one wants a war and no one can afford a war, which is another part of the conversation that we are having. we cannot afford the fight. we are hoping that sanctions and diplomacy would be first. what we don't need is someone saying word
he asked israel to stand down. a lot of people didn't think that that was the correct thing to do since it is their national security. and then when the foreign policy adviser suggested that he would back an israeli strike, then mitt romney sort of backed away from that. so what are we really talking about here? are these just words? >> we're talking about no one wants a war and i think that is the responsible thing to do, continue to push towards peace. i don't think you can call a...
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could missiles start flying into the israel from lebanon? hezboll hezbollis -- >> there are concerns from others who were in the israeli defense force whether it is a good idea or not. >> there's a big debate in israel including a former and he approves this covert operations as opposed to a military strike so there's a significant discussion in israel going on and this israeli journalists, ronon bergman. >> it's a tense time. very scary consequences. >> wolf, good to see you. >> thank you. >> wolf blitzeser there. >>> and political pop, super bowl controversy that has nothing to do with the halftime show. this is about an ad that aired during the game. a campaign spot for michigan senate candidate pete hofstra. it has some people calling racially insensitive. check it out. >> thank you, mr. senator, w spend it now. w spends so much american money you borrow more and more from us, you're economy gets very weak. ours get very good. we take your jobs. thank you w spend it now. >> i think this race for u.s. senate is between "debbie spend out n
could missiles start flying into the israel from lebanon? hezboll hezbollis -- >> there are concerns from others who were in the israeli defense force whether it is a good idea or not. >> there's a big debate in israel including a former and he approves this covert operations as opposed to a military strike so there's a significant discussion in israel going on and this israeli journalists, ronon bergman. >> it's a tense time. very scary consequences. >> wolf, good to...
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he said if israel attacks iran, quote, there will be nothing left of israel. the war of words is creating fear of a regional conflict and israel people are getting their gas masks and learning how to use them, preparing for the worst. sarah sidener, cnn, tel aviv. >> thank you. >>> and a lot more news happening this hour, like this. a stunning new poll shows president obama is leading mitt romney by ten points in ohio. republican insiders tell us why. i'm brooke baldwin. the news is now. >>> home prices may be going up, but the buyers aren't who you think. >>> plus, we have seen the studies, we have heard the resume yo rumors, but dr. sanjay gupta reveals the truths about the hazards of cell phones. >>> plus -- >> the meat hook was there. they said rebels tortured and hanged people here. >> this scene inside a syrian town where the killings don't stop. ♪ chirping beeping camera ahhhh drill sound chirping electric shaver shaking remote tapping sound shaking drill chirping tapping shaking remote wouldn't it be great to have one less battery to worry about? car
he said if israel attacks iran, quote, there will be nothing left of israel. the war of words is creating fear of a regional conflict and israel people are getting their gas masks and learning how to use them, preparing for the worst. sarah sidener, cnn, tel aviv. >> thank you. >>> and a lot more news happening this hour, like this. a stunning new poll shows president obama is leading mitt romney by ten points in ohio. republican insiders tell us why. i'm brooke baldwin. the news...
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ambassador to israel. welcome. >> thank you, carol. >> the united nations chief is asking ahmadinejad to tone things down when he speaks before the united nations. we're used to ahmadinejad's bluster. do you think he can really incite more ill will? >> oh, yes. he's quite capable of that. that's his forte. and, of course, he threatens to destroy israel on a regular basis. i'm not sure whether he'll do it again this time. but it's typical of him that he -- he in that piers morgan interview would turn it around and claim that it's israel that's threatening to destroy iran, which, of course, is hardly the case. it's the pot calling the kettle black. but i think what's important about ahmadinejad's performance this time around, because he comes here every year and gets the attention of the media, is that he's -- he's basically finished. he doesn't have any real power in iran anymore. there'll be a new president elected in a year or so. it's become very clear that the supreme leader has basically made a decisio
ambassador to israel. welcome. >> thank you, carol. >> the united nations chief is asking ahmadinejad to tone things down when he speaks before the united nations. we're used to ahmadinejad's bluster. do you think he can really incite more ill will? >> oh, yes. he's quite capable of that. that's his forte. and, of course, he threatens to destroy israel on a regular basis. i'm not sure whether he'll do it again this time. but it's typical of him that he -- he in that piers...
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here you're seeing israel. israel is only the size of new jersey, and the population is about 7.6 million. about three-quarters jewish. there's also muslim populations, christian, and jews. now, you've been hearing from israel officials, more than a million israelis have been living under daily rocket attack and rocket attack threats. some of them in southern israel, but what we've been seeing throughout this conflict, especially in recent days, obviously hamas rockets can reach farther. for example, there are several that made it as far as tel aviv. some were intercepted. there was one down here in greater tel aviv area. just as a sign of how many cities are in that area with dense populations. another thing to keep in mind, this right here is the west bank, the west bank is controlled by fatah, which is a different palestinian faction, and gaza is controlled by hamas, so, suzanne, one thing we're hearing about from palestinian officials, especially in the west bank, is that they're saying this is time to unif
here you're seeing israel. israel is only the size of new jersey, and the population is about 7.6 million. about three-quarters jewish. there's also muslim populations, christian, and jews. now, you've been hearing from israel officials, more than a million israelis have been living under daily rocket attack and rocket attack threats. some of them in southern israel, but what we've been seeing throughout this conflict, especially in recent days, obviously hamas rockets can reach farther. for...
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threat to israel. that is iran. we saw famously benjamin netanyahu, the prime minister of israel before the u.n. with that diagram talking about the redline. what was peres's definition of that red line? is it the same as the united states? >> it's really interesting because all the talk about iran and it being the most dangerous threat to the world has -- we've heard very, very little about iran from the leaders here in israel, but we did ask president peres what he thought about if israel decided to strike iran because here in this country there has been a lot of argument and some investigative stories that have come out that show that mr. netanyahu was at odds with his military commanders as to whether or not they could have a strike on raurn done only by israel without the help of the united states and have that be a successful one. here is what the president had to say about it. >> i think that, first of all, we have we have all we have to do without any strike at home, and we have to add the time
threat to israel. that is iran. we saw famously benjamin netanyahu, the prime minister of israel before the u.n. with that diagram talking about the redline. what was peres's definition of that red line? is it the same as the united states? >> it's really interesting because all the talk about iran and it being the most dangerous threat to the world has -- we've heard very, very little about iran from the leaders here in israel, but we did ask president peres what he thought about if...
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three people killed in israel. we know a rocket hit an apartment complex this morning when we were on side of the border very close to the area killing people inside that apartment. one person also was hurt there. the situation not getting better. it is not as bad, though, according to residents here, as it was last night. they're not seeing the barrage of air strikes, the same as they did yesterday, but still, the situation has not really calmed down much. suzanne. >> defense minister ehud barack saying forces are trying to target precisely so there are few civilian -- >> launching capability and -- to the extent we can. we are doing it in an extremely surgical manner because -- >> including nine hamas militants, but also two children and a pregnant woman, so how is that working on the ground? how do you assess that? >> well, you know, the air strikes, they are trying to be very targeted. they are looking for places, for example, buildings that might be filled with explosives or ammunition. they are taking them to
three people killed in israel. we know a rocket hit an apartment complex this morning when we were on side of the border very close to the area killing people inside that apartment. one person also was hurt there. the situation not getting better. it is not as bad, though, according to residents here, as it was last night. they're not seeing the barrage of air strikes, the same as they did yesterday, but still, the situation has not really calmed down much. suzanne. >> defense minister...
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that's the big, big play now, i think, for israel, and for america. does israel go alone? does america help israel? what happens? >> well, ahmadinejad last night. the possible future president of france, bill clinton, coming up tonight on the show. is there anyone else i need to know about later this week? >> every day is another president. the most exciting one i've got i think is a couple of weeks, we booked usain boemlt, the jamaic sprinting sensation. i fancy my chances, 100 meters, the bolt against the morgster, boom. >> i don't think so. piers, see you later. thank you for coming on. watch tonight, "piers morgan tonight," 9:00 eastern. a lot more news happening this hour. watch. >>> time is running out. that is what president obama just told the world about the nuclear standoff with iran. but does that warning mean anything? >>> plus, a dad on his death bed asks iran's president to grant his final wish. >>> and, yikes, the nfl's ref mess, just got a whole lot worse. and now the pressure is on the league to do something, anything. now, that's what i call a test drive.
that's the big, big play now, i think, for israel, and for america. does israel go alone? does america help israel? what happens? >> well, ahmadinejad last night. the possible future president of france, bill clinton, coming up tonight on the show. is there anyone else i need to know about later this week? >> every day is another president. the most exciting one i've got i think is a couple of weeks, we booked usain boemlt, the jamaic sprinting sensation. i fancy my chances, 100...
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israel's military says rockets struck overnight. benjamin netanyahu blames hamas and says israel is on the verge of escalating their military response. they fired warning shots after a shell hit an israeli military post. it's the first time israel has fired on syria since 1973. >>> syria's rebel groups may be pulling together after pressure from the u.s. and arab nations. op ligs leaders met today and agreed to form a new umbrella coalition to transition into a new syrian government. it's considered a big step in the push to oust president bashar al assad. the government is fighting to e destabilize syria. the civil war started 20 months ago. 35,000 lives may have been lost. and we want to warn you. this next report shows graphic and disturbing video ofs atrocities. some viewers may consider it very disturbing. as arwa damon reports, heinous attacks may have become too familiar in syria. >> reporter: this is video from earlier this year. they crawled through holes and find an entire family killed by regime forces they say. a woman's
israel's military says rockets struck overnight. benjamin netanyahu blames hamas and says israel is on the verge of escalating their military response. they fired warning shots after a shell hit an israeli military post. it's the first time israel has fired on syria since 1973. >>> syria's rebel groups may be pulling together after pressure from the u.s. and arab nations. op ligs leaders met today and agreed to form a new umbrella coalition to transition into a new syrian government....
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policies and israel or how the u.s. perhaps wants to tread carefully as it pertains to iran. the last thing this administration wants is yet another war to be involved in. >> i think what the u.s. can accept in terms of iranian capacity is probably different than what israel feels it can live with. on the other hand, there is also a long tradition here that benjamin netanyahu as the prime minister of israel has a more difficult relationship are democratic presidents than republican presidents. his world view is closer to some of those advisers than mitt romney. bill clinton or barack obama. there is genuine tension there. now, you know, this was a very dramatic statement and almost what seemed a very overt intervention in an american presidential election. >> seemed like a challenge. >> it did and it's a very high risk kin of action by netanyahu. both because i think americans are not really that disposed for foreign leaders. if barack obama gets re-elected and you know, he is leading in the polls today, that relationship which has been fraught gets more difficult. >> always
policies and israel or how the u.s. perhaps wants to tread carefully as it pertains to iran. the last thing this administration wants is yet another war to be involved in. >> i think what the u.s. can accept in terms of iranian capacity is probably different than what israel feels it can live with. on the other hand, there is also a long tradition here that benjamin netanyahu as the prime minister of israel has a more difficult relationship are democratic presidents than republican...
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he also could pick up some chstian --on christians who support israel, and then also, it gives him a chance to slam mr. obama on iran and try to make the case that obama is weak on iran, so it is useful for him on a number of levels. >> all right. jill, wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall or listening in on either one of those phone conversations today. if you get a heads up or read-out, please let us know. thanks, jill. >> nearly 100 people were killed in syria today. we're talking about today during attacks between the government troops and rebel fighters. >> most of people died here fighting in the city of aleppo. you see those images there. it is the same day that secretary of state hillary clinton is there. they're dedicate to ending the syrian civil w and helping the people whose lives have been ruined. earlier this week more than 340 people were killed in a single day of fighting in syria. now, government forces are also reportedly shelling parts of damascus and holmes as well. well, u.s. intelligence is now showing us that syria has moved chemical weapons for security r
he also could pick up some chstian --on christians who support israel, and then also, it gives him a chance to slam mr. obama on iran and try to make the case that obama is weak on iran, so it is useful for him on a number of levels. >> all right. jill, wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall or listening in on either one of those phone conversations today. if you get a heads up or read-out, please let us know. thanks, jill. >> nearly 100 people were killed in syria today. we're...
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i mean, certainly this protection of israel and israel's interests is of importance to some voters in the jewish community and also in the christian right, but when when it comes to how that would affect u.s. national security interests and the u.s. has always said, yes, israel's interest is one of the things to take into consideration, but a nuclear armed iran, which could then be much more powerful in the middle east and perhaps have more influence and use its proxies to attack u.s. interests. i mean, that's, i think, where americans really draw the line in terms of whether this would affect the united states. >> all right. our foreign affairs reporter live for us toted. thank you. we'll be watching tonight. >>> latino voters, we have told you time and time again how important they will be in this election, and we're going to check on just exactly what it is they're waiting to hear tonight and how important that will be in just a moment. this is actually starting to feel real now. [ ross ] this is the perfect place to test the ats's advanced aerodynamics. [ derek ] we've got crosswi
i mean, certainly this protection of israel and israel's interests is of importance to some voters in the jewish community and also in the christian right, but when when it comes to how that would affect u.s. national security interests and the u.s. has always said, yes, israel's interest is one of the things to take into consideration, but a nuclear armed iran, which could then be much more powerful in the middle east and perhaps have more influence and use its proxies to attack u.s....
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do you think that when you are at that point between iran and israel? >> i don't think we're at that point. i think the diplomacy so far has been a few meetings, but they tend to be sort of three and out meetings. they show up on tuesday and talk on wednesday and leave on thursday. i don't think we've seen a sign that the iranians are really serious about it, but more, we have a lot of cards on the table, so i don't think the diplomacy has really gone too far. i think the problem is that if we go in this kind of slow way, i think we're allowing the iranians to, you know, use up time as they develop their capabilities, so i think it's very important to quicken the diplomatic pace, but i think it's also very important to be very closely talking to these allies and these potential combatants because i don't think we could walk away from this. i don't think anyone thinks that a nuclear iran is an acceptable outcome, so i think if it comes to military force, we need to make sure that this is something where we have allies, and i think the idea that israel co
do you think that when you are at that point between iran and israel? >> i don't think we're at that point. i think the diplomacy so far has been a few meetings, but they tend to be sort of three and out meetings. they show up on tuesday and talk on wednesday and leave on thursday. i don't think we've seen a sign that the iranians are really serious about it, but more, we have a lot of cards on the table, so i don't think the diplomacy has really gone too far. i think the problem is that...
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he's the prime minister of israel. so he needs to do what he needs to do to make sure that he appears to be working as hard as we possibly can for the freedom and the safety of his country which is what he should be doing. president obama is doing what he's doing which is being responsible and doing what's in the best interest of this country. i agree with a lot of things that will said. the president definitely needs to make time to make sure he meets with both individuals, both world leaders. not just for appearances sake, but just to make sure he's getting the message across about what america will and won't do going forward. i find it very interesting that it's paul ryan on television making these remarks. if you check his voting record he appears to be making quite a few no votes towards sanctions against iran that would make this process easier. he has a string of no votes condemning businesses in america from doing business with iran and crude oil companies to make profit and things like that. if you look at his
he's the prime minister of israel. so he needs to do what he needs to do to make sure that he appears to be working as hard as we possibly can for the freedom and the safety of his country which is what he should be doing. president obama is doing what he's doing which is being responsible and doing what's in the best interest of this country. i agree with a lot of things that will said. the president definitely needs to make time to make sure he meets with both individuals, both world leaders....
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and let's fast-forward to israel. israel has been a controversial issue for president obama, particularly within the jewish community here in the united states, and some of those key swing districts and swing states, florida, fullback. president obama, it's no secret he doesn't have the greatest relationship with netanyahu. romney has known him, ironically for years and years, so it's a way to make that connection, make the point, president obama hasn't even got to israel, and he could have because he had been in the enabled. those are some of the reasons he's going to the places he is. >> dana, thank you. we pressured it. we'll be following his journey's international trek in the days ahead. >>> we'll have live coverage of romney's speech beginning at the top of the hour, at 2:00 p.m. eastern. >>> here's what we're working on for this hour. >>> the battle over big soda. new yorkers have their say today. many are not happy about the possible ban on the big sugary drinks. >>> plus the cost of politics. there's a price
and let's fast-forward to israel. israel has been a controversial issue for president obama, particularly within the jewish community here in the united states, and some of those key swing districts and swing states, florida, fullback. president obama, it's no secret he doesn't have the greatest relationship with netanyahu. romney has known him, ironically for years and years, so it's a way to make that connection, make the point, president obama hasn't even got to israel, and he could have...
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israel living alongside palestine. and iran must be stopped from becoming a nuclear bomb. but there are differences when it comes to how to achieve those goals. romney says the president hasn't been strong enough. >> israel doesn't need public lectures of how to wage decisions. it needs our support. >> my first trip, foreign trip will be to israel to show the world we care about that country. >> reporter: and he underscored that during his july visit to jerusalem. >> palestinians say we're not an independent nation -- >> reporter: recently revealed tape from a fund-raiser back in may, he said israel didn't have a strong palestinian partner. >> and look at palestinians not wanting to satisfy peace anyway for political purposes, committed to the destruction and elimination of israel and these thorny issues and i say there's just no way. >> reporter: during his recent trip to israel. >> decision as to where the borders would be, aas we move to aa two-state solution, which i support, that's a decision on borders that will be worked out by the israelis and palestini palestinian
israel living alongside palestine. and iran must be stopped from becoming a nuclear bomb. but there are differences when it comes to how to achieve those goals. romney says the president hasn't been strong enough. >> israel doesn't need public lectures of how to wage decisions. it needs our support. >> my first trip, foreign trip will be to israel to show the world we care about that country. >> reporter: and he underscored that during his july visit to jerusalem. >>...
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now, shortly after he speaks, israel's prime minister will take the podium p. and mr. netanyahu is expected to focus on iran rather than on palestinians. he's likely going to warn the united nations about the threat that israel faces from iran's controversial nuclear program, but his warnings take on a new sense of urgency after making it clear that israel would preemptively attack iran if diplomacy fails. netanyahu's threats have put i suppose you could call a significant strain on relations with the united states and president obama in particular who the prime minister of israel says is pushing to establish a clear red line. it is quite possible you'll hear about the red line again. and i do have breaking news for you, as well. cnn has learned that president obama has a plan to have a follow-up phone call with prime minister netanyahu tomorrow action all of this after the israeli government confirming there was an effort to put a meeting on the books when prime minister netanyahu was here in the united states and that he was rebuffed to have this face to face bilater
now, shortly after he speaks, israel's prime minister will take the podium p. and mr. netanyahu is expected to focus on iran rather than on palestinians. he's likely going to warn the united nations about the threat that israel faces from iran's controversial nuclear program, but his warnings take on a new sense of urgency after making it clear that israel would preemptively attack iran if diplomacy fails. netanyahu's threats have put i suppose you could call a significant strain on relations...